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Historic Fortress Of Louisbourg Public Punishment

Louisbourg National Historic Site presents a public punishment of a fisherman for stealing a bottle of wine.

The Louisbourg National Historic Site demonstrates a punishment of a fisherman for stealing a bottle of wine. This public display actors wearing clothing of the time period. A drummer wears a bright red uniform. Next to the drummer, a man reads from ...

Stone Wall Cannon Gun Louisbourg Fortress Nova Scotia

A cannon gun along the stone wall near the entrance to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada in Nova Scotia, aims out over the water.

This cannon gun is one of the many attractions at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Set up along the stone wall, this cannon gun protected one of the busiest harbours and one of France's main center of ...

Eighteenth Century Tools Fortress Of Louisbourg Cape Breton

Eighteenth century tools are on display at an exhibit at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton in Nova Scotia, Canada.

At the Construction Techniques exhibit at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, there is a display of tools which have been reproduced from the 1700's. These tools are found at the Carrerot House at the Fortress where visitors w ...

Cannon Gun Firing Military Procession Louisbourg Fortress

The military procession marches through the streets at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada before the cannon gun firing.

Tourists follow beside the military procession in the Quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada which is led by an officer dressed in clothing relating to the 18th century. This military procession is the onset to the cannon gun f ...

Lighthouse Point Fortress Of Louisbourg Cape Breton Nova Scotia

From Lighthouse Point in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the scenery across the harbour highlights the historic national site of the Fortress of Louisbourg.

On a beautiful day, the sun sparkles off the surface of the water in Louisbourg Harbour as the historic Fortress of Louisbourg decorates the landscape as seen from Lighthouse Point in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This 18th century French fortified t ...

Crime Punishment Reenactment

A reenactment of a punishment for a crime a fisherman did being watched by the public at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in Canada.

In the 18th century a public punishment was how people were punished for committing a crime even as simple as stealing a bottle of wine. The actors that work at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia are performing a reenactment o ...

Dance Music Fortress Of Louisbourg Quay

People at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia enjoy listening to the music as they dance in the Quay outside Grandchamps House.

As costumed animators perform a display of their music, the others dance around the quay outside of the Innkeepers Home at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The clothes worn by these people are all relevant to the outfits wh ...

Historic Cannon Defense Mechanism

A historic cannon gun sits behind the walls at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia which was once used as a defense mechanism to protect the town.

In the historic days of the 18th century around Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a cannon gun was used as a defense mechanism against any attacks. A re-creation of those days and the defense mechanisms that were used can be viewed at the F ...

Battle Grounds Louisbourg Nova Scotia

The defensive battle walls around the King's Bastion building and the grounds at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

The grounds at the King's Bastion at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia are located at a fort within a fortress and were considered to be the safest grounds in town during battle. Not only is the King's Bastion the largest bui ...

Historic Belltower Kings Bastion Louisbourg Fortress

The belltower at King's Bastion building at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a National Historic Site dating back to the 18th century.

The belltower atop the King's Bastion would once ring clear throughout the town of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to warn the people of an attack. People at the King's Bastion were the first to know of any danger and could easily get the ...

Public Punishment Historic Louisbourg Fortress

Two costumed interpreters lead the way through the streets at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on the way to a public punishment.

Crowds of people follow the costumed interpreters to witness a public punishment that will be held at the historic tourist attraction of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In past years, being punished was not taken lightly a ...

Brick Wall Louisbourg Fortress Nova Scotia

Creatively designed is this brick wall on a building at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A lot of time and effort was put into creating this brick wall on one of the buildings at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada. Each brick was strategically placed creating a unique design on the wall.Brick work on a building at the ...

Louisbourg Costumes Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Men dressed in costumes at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia before the cannon firing.

The Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is a tourist attraction that brings to light the days of old where hired interpreters dress in costumes to act out their roles. This man is dressed as a Commanding Officer and will take his p ...

Lace Making Picture

This picture shows a woman making lace at the De Gannes House (Military Captain) at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Making lace is a craft that is very tedious and takes a lot of patience as this woman demonstrates in this picture taken at the De Gannes House (Military Captain) at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Each one of the lace mak ...

Kings Bastion Louisbourg Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Green grass adorns the grounds of the King's Bastion at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in Canada.

Visitors wander around the grounds of the King's Bastion at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as costumed interpreters mingle amongst them. The long stone building with its many windows, all look out onto the lush green grass ...

Louisbourg Joseph Dugas House Nova Scotia

Behind the fence at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, lays the remains of the house that Joseph Dugas resided in.

As you tour through the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia you will pass by this empty lot that displays the remains of the house of Joseph Dugas that was built in 1723. Joseph Dugas was an Acadien carpenter and coastal trader and ...

Louisbourg Dancers Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Costumed dancers outside the Innkeepers Home in the Quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Tourists look on while people in periodic costumes listen to the music and dance at the Quay outside Grandchamps House at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. These dancers have practiced these traditional dances and perform da ...

Military Parade Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Down the street of the Quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a parade of the military band is seen before the cannon gun firing.

A military parade is a daily sighting at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia as the officer leads his band to the cannon gun firing. The officer has a bright blue uniform while the rest of the military that marches behind is dr ...

Commanding Officer Louisbourg Nova Scotia

Before the cannon firing at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia we were able to capture a picture of the Commanding Officer.

Many people that work at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia dress in the appropriate clothing that relates to the days of the 18th century. This interpreter is known as the Commanding Officer and must be present before the can ...

Hotel De La Marine Restaurant Sign Nova Scotia

A sign hangs from the stone building advertising the Hotel de la Marine Restaurant at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia, Canada.

If you are looking for a unique dining experience, follow the sign into the restaurant at the Hotel de la Marine at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. You will be served by waiters dressed in authentic period costumes and all ...

Cape Breton Nova Scotia Tourist Attraction

An interesting tourist attraction in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is the Fortress of Louisbourg.

A tourist attraction that people of all ages love is the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In the Quay you can explore the different buildings where you will step back in time and relive the colonial days of the 18th century.The ...

Blacksmith Demonstration Louisbourg Fortress Nova Scotia

A demonstration of the work done by a blacksmith in the forge at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

Heating up a pipe to mold and bend is part of the demonstration that a Blacksmith shows to visitors that come to the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Some of the tools a Blacksmith needs hang on the nails on either side of the ...

Cannon Gun Picture Cape Breton Nova Scotia

On the grounds of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, a cannon gun protects the exterior of the King's Bastion.

Perched on the wooden deck outside the King's Bastion at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the cannon gun sits guarding the building. See what a real cannon gun looks like, take your picture beside this historic gun and see ...

Fortress Of Louisbourg Quay Nova Scotia

Many tourists and costumed animators fill the quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg along the Fleur de lis Trail in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

When you visit the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the atmosphere that surrounds the quay makes one feel like they have taken a step back in time to 1744. This community joins forces and during the summer months, visitors to N ...

Drum Sticks Military Uniform Louisbourg

Drum sticks used in the military procession at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, rest in the detailed belt of the uniform.

One of the drummers in the military procession in the Quay of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, displays his drum sticks as he tucks them inside his uniquely designed belt of his uniform. The band plays at the Fortress of Lo ...

Louisbourg Quay Cape Breton Nova Scotia

Crowds of people wander around the Quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia in Canada.

The Quay at the Fortress of Louisbourg in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia is a very busy place as tourists explore the area and costumed interpreters are easily recognized. Employees make themselves part of the daily routines of life that happened in th ...